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Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes

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Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes

@RepEmiliaSykes

Congresswoman for Ohio’s 13th Congressional District, the Birthplace of Champions. Posts are made by staff unless denoted w/ ESS

Akron, OH

Joined January 2023

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Democratic Women's Caucus
@DemWomenCaucus
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For 28 years, we've honored servicewomen and veterans at an annual bipartisan wreath laying. This year, the event, traditionally at Arlington National Cemetery, was canceled because of an Executive Order from Trump banning 'diversity events.’ So today we honored servicewomen
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In case you were wondering, I absolutely do not love inflation, and I know the people of #OH13 don’t either. That’s why I’m working every day to bring costs down and hold the administration accountable.
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My @DemWomenCaucus colleagues and I are leading legislation to protect and expand access to birth control, including the SAD Act to end deceptive advertising for reproductive health services and the Right to Contraception Act to codify into law our right to birth control.
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Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes
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Jun 10
I recently presented an $850,000 check to the city of Twinsburg to support major improvements at Glen Chamberlin Park — one of the community’s oldest and most visited parks. These investments will help modernize and enhance the park for families and visitors by replacing picnic
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Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes
@RepEmiliaSykes
Jun 8
I'm proud to have brought back this federal investment to the Village of Peninsula, which will improve the quality of life for residents, and protect Cuyahoga Valley National Park. I'll keep working to bring your tax dollars back to #OH13.
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Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes
@RepEmiliaSykes
Jun 8
Community health centers play a critical role in keeping Northeast Ohio families healthy and connected to care. As healthcare costs continue to rise, these centers provide accessible, affordable services that many individuals and families rely on every day. #MoneyMonday
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Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes
@RepEmiliaSykes
Jun 6
On the anniversary of D-Day, we pay tribute to U.S. and Allied Forces who served during World War II and remember the service members whose bravery on the beaches and in the skies above Normandy and Nazi-occupied France changed the course of history.
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Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes
@RepEmiliaSykes
Jun 5
Today, on World Environment Day, we are reminded that the actions we take today to protect our environment will help create a healthier, more sustainable future for all.
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Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes
@RepEmiliaSykes
Jun 5
It does not have to be this way. Congress must work together to protect our communities from gun violence. Real, lasting change can only happen when both parties come together.
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Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes
@RepEmiliaSykes
Jun 5
This Gun Violence Awareness Month, we remember the lives taken by gun violence and stand with the families and communities forever changed by it. We remain committed to advancing solutions that keep our communities safe and prevent more heartbreak. #WearOrangeWeekend
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Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes
@RepEmiliaSykes
Jun 4
At a time when costs are rising and need is increasing, it is irresponsible to cut the very programs that help people put food on the table and feed their babies. We should be strengthening these investments, not scaling them back.
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Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes
@RepEmiliaSykes
Jun 4
Congratulations to the Nordonia Knights Girls Flag Football Team for making history as the winner of the inaugural Girls Flag Football State Championship! This team has certainly proven why #OH13 is known as the Birthplace of Champions.
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Jun 3
Today, on the fifth attempt to do so, the House finally passed a war powers resolution demanding Trump withdraw troops from Iran.
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